YOUR FOOD, BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURED

TRANSFORM YOUR FOOD INTO COMPELLING VISUALS WITH THE HELP OF AN EXPERT FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER.

I help restaurants, hotels and food producers create content that actually reflects the care they put into their food.

With professional food photography, you’ll stand out, connect with your audience, and start turning browsers into diners and scrollers into customers.

LET'S GET STARTED

A bao bun filled with glazed tofu, sliced vegetables, and sesame seeds, served on a piece of paper with a lime wedge in a blue bowl.

A plated dish featuring a glazed short rib with sesame seeds, served on a bone with pasta, yellow sauce, mango cubes, and garnished with sliced scallions and radish.

Lifestyle food photography of a hamper of foods from Cornwall

a beautifully plated dish of mackerel on a bed of various beetroots

A plated dish featuring a seared fish fillet atop roasted potatoes and vegetables with green sauce dollops, served next to a glass of orange cocktail on a wooden table.

Two hands reach for food on a marble table: one squeezes lemon over appetisers on a wooden board, while the other takes mussels from a black bowl. Plates, wine, and water are also visible.

A dish of fish on a creamy sauce with sides of roast potatoes and broccoli in a restaurant in Cornwall

A chef serving food photographed from a low angle by a food photographer in cornwall

A gourmet dish of wold mushrooms, sage a lamb fillet in a red bowl expertly photographed by a food photographer in Cornwall.

A studio lifestyle images of a healthy vegan beetroot burger on a green plate.

Smoke salmon pate on a bed of toast with a glass of wine in the foreground

Close-up of gravy being poured over pork and mash potato artfully captured by a food photographer in Cornwall

A food photographer's dream, this chocolate milkshake is artfully topped with raspberries and cherries in a tall glass. Chocolate shavings dance above, with scattered berries adding to its charm,

A plate of gourmet food and a glass of white wine sit elegantly on the table, perfectly capturing the seaside view through large windows overlooking St Michael's Mount in Cornwall. It's a scene worthy of any food photographer's portfolio, embodying the serene beauty of Cornwall.

Modern restaurant interior with marble tables, upholstered chairs, indoor plants, and a well-lit bar area in the background.

An indulgent raspberry smoothie topped whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate sticks.

A female chef smiles as she plates up food in her kitchen in Cornwall

The Long Store Restaurant in Cornwall photographed at night.

A halved soft-boiled egg wrapped in sausage and breadcrumbs is beautifully captured by a talented food photographer, presented on a blue floral plate and garnished with greens—a culinary delight inspired by the charming landscapes of Cornwall.

A filleted lobster tail garnished with fresh herbs and apple slices beautifully presented on a grey plate.

A huge stock pot bubbles away in the foreground as a chef cooks in the background at the longstore restaurant in Cornwall

A chef grates parmesan cheese over a plate of pasta.

A healthy meal of a halved baked sweet potato filled with beans and kale on a blue plate.

A talented food photographer from Cornwall captures a mason jar filled with a milkshake, elegantly topped with a piece of toffee , nestled beside a yogurt container and an inviting pie.

Stop Letting Great Food Go Unseen

You’re proud of your dishes—but are they getting the attention they deserve?

Your food looks great in person, but flat in photos
Your competitors are grabbing the spotlight
Social media posts aren’t getting traction
Your brand isn’t coming through clearly
You feel invisible in a crowded market
You’re missing out on bookings and orders

You Deserve Photos That Work as Hard as You Do

With experience photographing five cookery books, a campaign for the UNFAO Year of Pulses, and working with numerous food producers and hospitality businesses in Cornwall for over 10 years, I bring a deep understanding of the food industry to every shoot.

My work highlights the textures, colours, and details that make your dishes stand out. Whether you’re a chef, restauranteur or food brand, I create images that set tastebuds tingling and showcase your culinary story.

Drawing on my background in interior photography, I can also capture your space whether it’s a vibrant kitchen or a stunning dining space. This approach ensures a cohesive visual story that resonates with your audience.

"Mike's input, adaptation and quality skills and service have added no end of value to our products & business. Highly recommended." Cameron Kirkpatrick, Lobsterbox Cornwall

Clients include

Proper Cornish, Upper Deck Rock, Ginger and Joe, Boddingtons Preserves, Trewithen Dairy, UNFAO, Furniss Biscuits, Longstore Charlestown, Sharksfin Mevagissey, Godolphin Arms Hotel, The Penzance Hotel, LobsterBox, Cornwall Food and Drink, FIfteen.

What to Expect

Bespoke photography that aligns with your brand’s vision.
A professional approach from planning through to final edits, ensuring high-quality results with minimal fuss.
Authentic Storytelling. Images that highlight the care, craft, and passion behind your food, designed to engage and inspire your audience.
Engaging portraits of chefs and staff that put a friendly face to your brand.
Fast turnaround. Your images will be delivered within three working days (depending on scope of project).
Budget-friendly packages. I realise that budgets are tight in hospitality at the moment so I've created a range of affordable packages and I will work quickly and efficiently to maximise your investment.

Here’s How It Works

Check availability Use the contact form to find out if I'm available for your shoot.
No obligation discovery call Let’s talk about what you need and whether we're a good fit.
Create a Brief We’ll plan the shoot together.
Book a Session I’ll deliver effective images that do the job.

If you're ready to elevate your food photography and turn scrollers into customers use the link below to get in touch.

Useful resource: Check out my restaurant owner's toolkit for effective visual marketing.

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CLIENT APPRECIATION

"Every picture, from a closeup of a berry to a sunset shot, is executed with amazing angles, clarity and style. I feel Mike added huge value to our project and brought our books to life with his photography."

Jane and Myles Lamberth, The Surf Cafe Cookbook

"I've worked with Mike on numerous food photography projects. He is so easy to work with and I've never been disappointed with the results. I can’t recommend Mike enough and look forward to our next project!"

Lizzie Ellacott, Proper Cornish

"Mike has done a couple of shoots for us now and I would highly recommend him. He is professional and thoughtful and creates images that suit your business and branding. Mike definitely has a huge range of skills and can transfer these to different businesses."

Rachel Viner, Ginger and Joe

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost?

I prefer to provide bespoke solutions as every job is different. Please get in touch with your requirements and I’ll provide a tailored food photography quote.

What's included in the price?

The price includes the shoot fee, standard editing, and licensing. Post-processing is included unless complex editing tasks are required.

Do I own copyright?

No, I retain the copyright and grant you an exclusive license to use the images as needed. This just means that, unless you request otherwise, I may use them to promote my business, such as on social media or my website. The license allows you to use the images for your marketing purposes in perpetuity.

Do I need to credit you?

It’s not necessary but highly appreciated! Tagging me on social media helps us both—your brand benefits from extra exposure to my followers, and I get to see how you’re using the images.